Event/Film Permits & Licenses

Fair/Market/Festival

All Fairs, Markets and Festivals must have a permit to operate in the City of New Orleans.

All Fairs, Markets and Festivals must have a permit to operate in the City of New Orleans. Depending on the type of fair/market/festival, you may need a number of additional permits and licenses.

Required documents/steps

Promoters/show organizers must first meet with the City Council member in whose district the event will be taking place. The Council District must first sign off before moving on to the application process. Click here for Council contact information.